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The life and thoughts of Freda Marshall, a retired Church of Scotland minister living amongst the mountains and glens of Argyll.Pages
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A rare glimpse
This is Me, Him Behind the Wheel and Misty Marshall herself.
Taking it easy
An easy day required to recover from the effects of the ‘flu vaccinations and a mild infection. Antibiotics are now finished, arm is slightly less swollen and the stamina is coming back. Makes me realise that if this is the … Continue reading
Student life
Yes – I have realised that I am a student, and can be a member of the OU Students Association, get and international student card, belong to libraries and get software at knock-down prices. All well and good. But what … Continue reading
A good laugh
Now who would have thought that a routine visit to the nurse for vaccinations would yield such enjoyment? Himself and I presented ourselves to the surgery and were duly processed by the practice nurse. She introduced J, This is J, … Continue reading
OU Course
Paperclog day, washing day, and day to get to grips with the pile of stuff from the Open University. It is an accredited short course on creative writing. Accreditation means that a successful pass mark gives 10 credits towards an … Continue reading
Autumn
Meditation at autumn Once upon an autumntide long enough to grow…… into a yearly memory a gift, a scene, a story…. Pictures you can view through the windows of your mind.. The trees all dressed in colours and leaves upon … Continue reading
Update
What a busy week it has been. What with visitors, being away, coming back, watching the financial crisis unfold and so forth, there seems to have been little time for sitting at the computer. Best of all though has been … Continue reading
Raincoats
Misty wore her raincoat for the first time this autumn. It was indeed a dreich, wet walk. Still, that was better than the continual bleating for an outing. She does not actually like the rain very much, but her brain … Continue reading
Autumn hints
Hint for all people who live in and around Dalamory this autumn. Go out with your little dogs into the garden to protect them from the rutting deer. The stags are making a lot of noise and Misty would not … Continue reading
A Day in the country
It may seem silly when I already live in the country – nonetheless it makes for a pleasant break in routine to have a day in the country. Crieff to be exact.